This Practice Note looks at the special administration regime (SAR) for energy supply companies introduced by the Energy Act 2011. It considers what the SAR is, how and when it can be initiated, what it seeks to achieve, and how it can be exited, as well as practical considerations for directors of distressed energy supply companies. Produced in partnership with Sophie Waples, senior associate, and Saarthak Jain, associate of A&O Shearman.